Workshop | Beginners | Introduction to Needle Turn Applique with Catherine King

Join Catherine for a needle turn applique workshop at Fabric Garden in Neutral Bay, Sydney.
This one day workshop is designed to introduce you to Needle-Turn Applique. The course will cover:
- Making your own templates
- Preparing your background fabric and applique shapes
- Starting your own Needle turn Applique Project
- Making Stems
- Making Perfect circles
You may wish to bring your own applique pattern that you need help with or alternatively there will be an array of shapes or a simple design you can choose from on the day to practice the technique.
Tutor: Catherine King

Time: 10:00 am - 15:00 pm (includes 30 minute lunch break)
Dates:
Saturday, 7th August 2026
Skill Level: Beginner
Included in the workshop:
Morning and afternoon tea are provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements prior to the course date!
Cutting mats and rulers to share.
What to bring
- Small sharp fabric scissors , suitable for cutting small shapes
- Needles ( Applique needles or Milliners 9/10 or your preferred needle)
- Pins
- Fabric for background 1 fat quarter or 1m of fabric for the repeat design
- Fabric for applique shapes
- Threads to match the fabrics you have selected to applique
- Paper scissors
- Pens/pencils
- Notepad
- Sewline Pencil or sharp lead pencil for tracing applique shapes
- Rotary cutter
Optional extras to bring along
- Template plastic
- Freezer Paper
- Fabric Glue for basting
- Sandpaper board
- Clover Sand paper/Cutting & Ironing Multi Board
- Perfect Circle Templates
- Small applique pins
- 1/4 inch bias maker
- Small cutting mat for own use.
All supplies will also be available to purchase in the shop on the day.
Cancellations Policy
Please refer to our refunds and cancellations policy before making your booking.